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1 out of 2 is actually the fraction 1 over 2.

Thus,

1/2 times 3/4 = 3/8

Multiply the two numerators together [ 1 x 3 = 3 ]

and the two denominators together [ 2 x 4 = 8 ]

Thus,

3 is the resultant numerator and 8 is the resultant denominator of the final answer, which is the fraction 3/8.

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Q: Why does 1 out of 2 multiplied by 3 out of 4 equal 3 out of 8?
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